Debra Peppers
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Debra D. Peppers, Ph.D.
, is an educator, motivational speaker
, television host on WTJR
and radio co-host on KJSL.
She was educated at the University of Alabama
(1973, BA English/speech communication) and
Webster University
(1986, MA Education).
In 1999 Peppers was one of five teachers inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame
, and in 2006 was inducted into the Midwest Hall of Fame. She is on the adjunct faculty at Webster University where she was the 2000 Outstanding Alumna http://www.webster.edu/alumni/documents/award_recipients.pdf. A member of the National Speakers Association, Peppers has traveled to all 50 states and 55 foreign countries.
Peppers frequently co-hosts the weekly radio program Quest for Character with Mike Dunn on KJSL AM 630. The program airs live on Tuesday night at 8pm and is notable for having multi-talented guests and national personalities. Her television program, Outreach Connection, airs at 7:00 Pm Tuesday evenings.
Debra hosted the longest running live radio program on KJSL from 1996 through May 2006 titled "Talk from the Heart" a two hour call in interactive radio program with uplifting christian topics. The program was produced by current KJSL Producer Pat Knox who was the lead producer for the program from July 2002 to May 2006. Pat now produces the God and Country theme as well as other station programming.
In January 2009 Debra Peppers Television Program "Outreach Connection" produced and aired their 100th episode on WTJR In Quincy, Illinois
on affiliated Christian Television Network
.http://www.wtjr.org/zenphoto/BTS%20Jan%2009%2009/000_0404.jpg.php.
In February 2011 Debra Peppers Television Program "Outreach Connection" produced and aired their 200th episode on WTJR In Quincy, Illinois
on affiliated Christian Television Network
.http://www.freebase.com/view/m/0gctc64.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
, is an educator, motivational speaker
Motivational speaker
A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. In a business context, they are employed to communicate company strategy with clarity and help employees to see the future in a positive light and inspire workers to pull...
, television host on WTJR
WTJR
WTJR is a Christian television station located in Quincy, Illinois. It airs a full-power digital broadcast on channel 32 using PSIP to display its virtual channel as 16.1. On Channel 16.2, as of March 2011, WTJR airs CTNi 24 hour spanish Christian Programing. WTJR stopped broadcasting on its...
and radio co-host on KJSL.
She was educated at the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
(1973, BA English/speech communication) and
Webster University
Webster University
Webster University is an American non-profit private university with its main campus in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Webster University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools...
(1986, MA Education).
In 1999 Peppers was one of five teachers inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame
National Teachers Hall of Fame
The National Teachers Hall of Fame is an American non-profit organization honoring exceptional school teachers. It was founded in 1989 by Emporia State University, the ESU Alumni Association, the City of Emporia, USD 253, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce...
, and in 2006 was inducted into the Midwest Hall of Fame. She is on the adjunct faculty at Webster University where she was the 2000 Outstanding Alumna http://www.webster.edu/alumni/documents/award_recipients.pdf. A member of the National Speakers Association, Peppers has traveled to all 50 states and 55 foreign countries.
Peppers frequently co-hosts the weekly radio program Quest for Character with Mike Dunn on KJSL AM 630. The program airs live on Tuesday night at 8pm and is notable for having multi-talented guests and national personalities. Her television program, Outreach Connection, airs at 7:00 Pm Tuesday evenings.
Debra hosted the longest running live radio program on KJSL from 1996 through May 2006 titled "Talk from the Heart" a two hour call in interactive radio program with uplifting christian topics. The program was produced by current KJSL Producer Pat Knox who was the lead producer for the program from July 2002 to May 2006. Pat now produces the God and Country theme as well as other station programming.
In January 2009 Debra Peppers Television Program "Outreach Connection" produced and aired their 100th episode on WTJR In Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, known as Illinois' "Gem City," is a river city along the Mississippi River and the county seat of Adams County. As of the 2010 census the city held a population of 40,633. The city anchors its own micropolitan area and is the economic and regional hub of West-central Illinois, catering a...
on affiliated Christian Television Network
Christian Television Network
Christian Television Network is a non-profit broadcast television network of small owned-and-operated stations that broadcasts religious programming. It is based in Largo, Florida , and the flagship station is WCLF channel 22, which signed on the air in the Tampa Bay Florida region in 1979...
.http://www.wtjr.org/zenphoto/BTS%20Jan%2009%2009/000_0404.jpg.php.
In February 2011 Debra Peppers Television Program "Outreach Connection" produced and aired their 200th episode on WTJR In Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, known as Illinois' "Gem City," is a river city along the Mississippi River and the county seat of Adams County. As of the 2010 census the city held a population of 40,633. The city anchors its own micropolitan area and is the economic and regional hub of West-central Illinois, catering a...
on affiliated Christian Television Network
Christian Television Network
Christian Television Network is a non-profit broadcast television network of small owned-and-operated stations that broadcasts religious programming. It is based in Largo, Florida , and the flagship station is WCLF channel 22, which signed on the air in the Tampa Bay Florida region in 1979...
.http://www.freebase.com/view/m/0gctc64.